Friday, December 29, 2017

Published
October 25th 2016
by Rally Point Press
(first published October 3rd 2006)

If they gave out
diplomas for what you learn at the mall, Charlotte could graduate with
honors. Ever since she got a job as a perfume spritzer, she's become an
expert on all things shopping related―oh, and she's getting really good
at spying on her classmates who hang out there. What she hasn't mastered
is the art of convincing her best friend Brianna to dump her boyfriend
Bryant. After Charlotte caught him flirting with a mysterious,
blond-haired stick figure, she knows he's up to no good. Worse still,
now Brianna is taking his side. Charlotte must prove who is right, once
and for all, and that means catching Bryant in the act. This is where
her mall roaming skills will come in handy. Perfume anyone?

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My Review: 4 StarsI read this one years ago and loved it just as much then as I did this time around. Rallison has a great snarky teen voice that really makes the characters come alive and keeps the reader laughing.Not all smart girls are...smart. Charlotte works in the mall and is determined to prove to her best friend that her boyfriend is a cheating slime ball. Charlotte can't get over how mean boys were in Jr High, which is a shame, but she's strong enough now to dish it right back out and take her flaws and awkwardness in stride.The characters are great--especially Colton--and the situations are pretty funny. I love a story with a little conflict and growth amidst the fun and this one delivers. Such a fun, holiday story for the youngster in me.Content: mild romance (talk of cheating); mild language